The Switch, a privately owned US-based company under parent company Tata Communications and with subsidiary Pacific Television Center, was founded in 1991. The company, which operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer, employs approximately 190 individuals and reported $90.5M in revenue as of 2024. Specializing in connectivity and distribution services, The Switch provides a production platform that combines mobile and at-home/remote services. This platform includes the provision of production personnel to customers for capturing, editing, and packaging live content. Its global transmission network connects over 800 content producers, distributors, and sports and event venues, linking rights holders, broadcasters, streaming platforms, media outlets, and web services. With connections across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, all feeds are monitored from its 24/7 Network Operation Centers (NOCs) located in Los Angeles, New York, and London.